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VX53 RWF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,408 mi
Last recorded102,408 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 RWF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 102,408 miles

engine covers fitted

nearside and offside front floor-s corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 102,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine covers fitted

nearside and offside front floor-s corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 98,181 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 96,610 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 96,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2013 93,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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VX53 RWF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 RWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX53 RWF registered?

VX53 RWF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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The MOT history for VX53 RWF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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